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Kangana Ranaut Participates In Green India Challenge
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut participated in 'Green India Challenge.' and planted a sapling in Hyderabad's Shamshabad Panchvati Park. On February 21, the actress took to Instagram and shared the images expressing happiness to plant a sapling, and taking a step towards 'Green India Challenge', launched in 2019 by the Telangana Government. Further, the actress nominated Rangoli Chandel, Ritu Ranaut and Anjali Chauhan to participate in the… read-more
Tags: Green India Challenge, Kangana Ranaut, Planted Sapling, FOREST, environment
Courtesy: Telangana Today
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Uttarkashi Avalanche: Death Toll Rises To 19, Search & Rescue Underway
The death toll in the Uttarkashi Avalanche tragedy has risen to 19 as of October 7. A team of mountaineers climbing the Draupadi Ka Danda-II mountain peak got stranded after an avalanche struck on October 4. Since then, rescue operations have been underway. Personnel from Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) are currently working in rescue missions.
Tags: Uttarakhand, uttarkashi, Avalanche, Draupadi Ka Danda-II, environment
Courtesy: ANI
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Sydney Records Wettest Year Since 1858; More Heavy Downpour Expected In Australia
Australia’s Sydney recorded the wettest year in 164 years, with heavy downpour and major floods reported across several parts of the nation. Sydney has recorded 2,213 mm of rain, with three more months to go in 2022. The previous such record was in 1950, when Australia’s largest city of Sydney received 2,194 mm of rainfall. Meanwhile, the city is expected to receive more downpour in the coming days and weeks.
Tags: Australia, Sydney, rainfall, Wettest Year, environment
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Earthquake Of 5.9 Magnitude Jolts Indonesia’s Sumatra
An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia’s Sumatra island during the early hours on October 1. According to the US Geological survey, the quake killed at least one person and injured dozens of others as people rushed out of buildings seeking safety. Reportedly, the quake occurred at around 2:30 am 40kms from the town of Sibolga, and had a depth of 13 kms.
Tags: Indonesia, Sumatra Island, Sibolga, Earthquake, environment
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Earthquake Of 5.2 Magnitude Jolts Myanmar
An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude on Richter scale hit Myanmar on September 30, informed National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake was reported at around 3:52 am, and had a depth of 140 km. According to the NCS, the quake struck about 162 km Northwest of Myanmar’s Burma. No casualties have been reported from the incident. Further details are awaited.
Tags: Myanmar, Burma, Earthquake, World news, environment
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Hurricane Ian: 23 Go Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Coast Of Florida
As Hurricane Ian hit the United States of America, a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Florida, informed US Border Patrol. Reportedly, the blast sank due to harsh weather, and at least 23 have gone missing. Four Cuban migrants managed to swim to the shore following the incident. Two were rescued from the water about two miles south of Boca Chica. A search and rescue operation is underway.
Tags: USA, Florida Coast, Hurricane Ian, environment, Harsh Weather
Courtesy: ANI
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Typhoon Noru: 5 Dead, 74,000 Abandon Homes, Millions Left Without Power In Philippines
Philippines’ main Luzon island has become the worst hit region of Typhoon Noru, as millions have been left without electricity. The Typhoon also claimed the lives of five rescuers. Reportedly, electricity has been entirely cut in the provinces of Nueva, Ecija and Aurora, were around 2.5 million people reside. Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said that generators will be sent to the areas. Meanwhile, over 74,000 residents fled their homes.
Tags: Typhoon Noru, Philippines, Nueva, Luzon Island, environment
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Four Rescued Bear Cubs To Be Released In Pakke Tiger Reserve: Arunachal Pradesh
Four rescued bear cubs will soon be released in Arunachal Pradesh’s Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR). The bears include a five-month-old Siyang, and three of her peers. Notably, the acclimatisation process has been completed under the supervision of experts over the past few weeks. Siyang was rescued by local environmentalists when it was just a month old. It was then brought to Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CBRC), where it was nursed.
Tags: bear, Arunachal Pradesh, Pakke Tiger Reserve, environment, Asiatic Black Bear
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Mukesh Ambani Backed Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy To Set Solar PV In Nigeria
Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy wins a USD 1.5-billion order from the Nigerian Government along with its consortium partner Sun Africa, for setting up solar PV power plants in Nigeria. Backed by Indian Businessman Mukesh Ambani, the huge order include to build five 961 MW solar plants, executed through Sterling & Wilson's US step-down subsidiary Sterling & Wilson Solar Solutions Inc, the Reliance Industries-controlled company… read-more
Tags: Solar Plants, Nigeria Government, Mukesh Ambani, environment
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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China To Continue To Witness Drought-Like Situation In Coming Years, Fear Scientists
In a combined study of scientists from University of Texas and Tsunghua University, it was predicted that China will continue to experience drought-like situation in the coming years. This has come while China is currently experiencing a massive grip of heatwaves and drought throughout the summer. The scientists also urged Beijing to put a curb on its carbon emissions, stating that it is the only way to fight water scarcity.
Tags: China, beijing, environment, drought, Water Scarcity
Courtesy: ANI
